Comment · Mon, December 29, 2014 · Ceretropic
SEMAX Questions
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FR_STARMER · 6 points
Hey guys. It's been a long since I've been on /r/nootropics (2+ years, different account.) A lot has changed. A lot of new noots. Anyways, what caught my eye is this SEMAX peptide stuff. Do you have to either inject this stuff or take it through a nasal spray? Why is that? Does the peptide break down in high heats or through digestion? Any insight greatly appreciated.
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u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic
Peptides break down very quickly with light, heat, ionized water, and enzymes. Noopept is also a peptide, and mostly breaks down in the GI tract. Only about 9% gets through. That is why people have to take 30-50mg orally to get an effect. The longer the peptide sequence, the lower the bioavailability. Nasal is about 70% efficient, so that makes it possible to administer peptides for those that are afraid of needles.